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Vitality Publishes Guide Detailing Early Signs of DementiaNASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 10, 2017 : Vitality Senior Living, a Nashville-based senior living provider committed to empowering successful aging through engagement and innovation, announced today it is publishing a guide to help families recognize symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in ...

The Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2017 Research ...LONDON, July 20, 2017 : New research results presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2017 (AAIC 2017) deepen our understanding of the risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and highlight the potential to prevent cognitive decline through lifestyle ...

The Lancet Commission: One Third of Dementia May Be PreventableLONDON, July 20, 2017 : In a report presented today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2017 (AAIC 2017) in London, The Lancet International Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care reported that more than one third of global dementia cases may be preventable ...

International Conference 2017 Focus On Lifestyle, Risk Reduction, ...LONDON, July 20, 2017 : New research results presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2017 (AAIC 2017) deepen our understanding of the risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and highlight the potential to prevent cognitive decline through lifestyle ...

Rosalind Franklin University receives NIH funding for breakthrough ...NORTH CHICAGO, Illinois, July 19, 2017 : A USD 2.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will help researchers at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science study how to replace neurons lost through stroke, traumatic brain and spinal injury and brain diseases ...

Cure Alzheimer's Fund Receives USD 900,000 Donation from the Edward ...WELLESLEY, Mass., July 18, 2017 : Cure Alzheimer's Fund, a non-profit dedicated to funding the most promising research to prevent, slow or reverse Alzheimer's disease, announced today that it has received a USD 900,000 donation from the Edward and Mary Lord Foundation. This is the Lord Foundation's ...

Can Treating Sleep Problems Lower Dementia Risk?LONDON, July 18, 2017: Several new research analyses reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2017 (AAIC 2017) in London found significant associations between sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and the accumulation of biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease.

Combo therapy better than drug alone against Alzheimer'sWashington D.C. [USA], Jul 17 : Combining a specific care management program with a commonly-prescribed drug for Alzheimer's disease is better at turning back the clock on the ageing brain than medication alone, according to a recent study.

Underutilization Of Brain Amyloid Scans Drives Cost And Hurts ...LONDON, July 16, 2017 : Research reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2017 in London highlighted the clinical value of amyloid-? PET scans, which detect the presence of amyloid-beta plaques in the brain - one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.

Regional Shortage of Neurologists Revealed Across the U.S.LONDON, July 16, 2017 : According to new data reported at the 2017 Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC 2017) in London, multiple regions of the United States have been revealed as neurology "deserts" due to a projected chronic shortage of neurologists, and a rapid rise in ...

Stressful Life Experiences Age the Brain by Four Years, African ...LONDON, July 16, 2017: A series of studies reported at the 2017 Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC 2017) in London confirm racial inequities in numbers of people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias - even after age 90 - and also point to growing evidence that early life ...

Manipulating cells may help in treating Parkinson's diseaseWashington D.C. [USA], July 11 : According to recent study, advancements in materials from this study could potentially help patients requiring stem cell therapies for spinal cord injuries, stroke, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, arthritic joints or any other condition requiring tissue ...

Anti-epilepsy drug to treat Alzheimer's disease?Washington D.C. [USA], June 24 : According to a recent study, the scientists have tested an anti-epileptic drug for its potential impact on the brain activity of patients with mild Alzheimer's disease.

Family history of Alzheimer's, length of gene impacts risk for ...Washington D.C. [USA], May 23 : A study finds that late middle-aged people, with a family history and longer version of mitochondrial gene, encountered twice as much memory loss up to 10 years later as someone with a family history and a short version of the gene.

91pc youth don't consider forgetfulness as a disease: StudyNew Delhi , Apr. 4 : As per a recent survey conducted by Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj (FHVK) to calculate the understanding of Alzheimer's and Dementia, it is found that forgetfulness is not considered as a disease among youth of India.